Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer...

In this role, you will:

Provide companywide oversight and governance of an integrated operational risk program or initiative
Develop and drive innovative operational risk approaches and solutions companywide through an influence model
Identify potential business operational risks
Develop and drive innovative operational risk approaches and solutions companywide through an influence model
Constructively and independently challenge existing risk management fundamentals or assumptions and develop alternative approaches and solutions
Evaluate long term implications and consequences of strategic business decisions and recommend appropriate alternatives for risk management
Lead implementation of complex initiatives with high risk, generally spanning multiple business lines
Consult to the business on corrective action plans and effectively managing change
Influence and negotiate with executive management and business heads as highlevel stakeholders both within and outside Wells Fargo
Lead initiatives and virtual teams across the organization to deliver companywide business risk management transformations
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Lead project or virtual teams and mentor less experienced staff

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education

Desired Qualifications:

Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner
Strong knowledge / front line experience within relevant EMEA business or support functions (e.g. Capital Markets / Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Operations, Finance or Risk)

We Value Diversity

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company.

They are accountablefor execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and complianceobligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions.

There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with thebusiness unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.